Welcome Back, Copopa!
Copopa Chronicle - Back to School Edition - August 8, 2023
About this Update
Ms. Molnar - Principal
Introduction of New Staff
Supply Lists
Updating OneView
Even if nothing has changed with medication, phone numbers, contacts, etc. we still need you to sign for the 2023-2024 school year for each child in your family.
Click the link below to access OneView.
Open House and Raider Jamboree
We invite you to head to Columbia Park after Open House to attend the Raider Jamboree.
Free food and ice cream!
We will also have a DJ, face painter, and balloon twister.
The Raider Jamboree is from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

School Hours
(bus and car riders may enter through the CMS doors beginning at 8:00 a.m. ONLY if they are eating breakfast)
Car and Bus Riders Released
8:10 a.m.
Car Riders Dismissed
3:20 p.m.
Bus Riders Dismissed
3:30 p.m.
Car Riders: Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Drop-Off:
Students not riding the bus must be dropped off and picked up at the designated spot along the west sidewalk of the Copopa building. Please make sure to follow the drop-off and pick-up traffic patterns and go through the car rider line. Parents are not permitted out of their vehicles during drop-off. No student is to be dropped off prior to 8:10 am. If you pull-up to the drop-off lane after approximately 8:27 a.m. and there is no staff member outside you MUST walk your child into the office and sign the child in prior to him/her heading to class. All students MUST be in the classroom by 8:30 a.m. or they are considered tardy.
Pick-Up:
If you are planning on picking up your child after school at the last minute, please contact the Copopa office by 2:55 p.m. and we'll add your child's name to the car rider list. You can also send a note to school with your child and we will add him/her to the pick-up list for that specific day. We use the same traffic pattern for pick-up as we do for morning drop-off. Parents are not permitted out of their vehicles during pick-up.
Permanent Pick-Up:
If you will be picking your child up from school every day (no bus transportation), please contact the office and we will have you fill out a permanent pick-up form. You will not be required to send a note or call the office daily if we have this on file.
Bus Transportation

Save the Date
I have tried to put as many things as the calendar as possible so parents can plan accordingly. I know it is difficult to get off work or make arrangements for transportation last minute. There may be other things add to the calendar as the year progresses forward. However, you can save the date for events listed below.
Kindergarten Ice Cream Social - Thursday, August 31 - 6:30 p.m. @ Columbia Park (sponsored by PTO)
Labor Day - Monday, September 4 - No School
Kindergarten Football Night - Friday, September 22 - 6:30 p.m. @ CHS Stadium
Picture Day - Tuesday, October 3 (ordering forms will be sent home w/students)
NEOEA Day - Friday, October 13 - No School
Fall Family Fun Night - Tuesday, October 17 - 4:30 p.m. - dusk @ Red Wagon Farm
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Tuesday, November 7 - 3:45 - 7:00 p.m.
Veterans Day Program - Thursday, November 9 - TBD @ Copopa Gym/Cafeteria
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Thursday, November 9 - 3:45 - 7:00 p..m.
Thanksgiving Break - November 22 - November 26 - No School
Picture Retakes - Monday, November 27
PTO Santa Shop - December 12 - December 15 (more information to come from PTO)
Winter Break - December 20 - January 2 - No School
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Monday, January 15 - No School
Presidents' Day - Monday, February 19 - No School
Winter Parent/Teacher Conferences - Wednesday, February 28 (4:00 - 7:30 p.m.)
Winter Parent/Teacher Conferences - Thursday, February 29 (1:00 - 4:45 p.m.)
Conference Comp Day - Friday, March 1 - No School
PTO Kalahari Day - Friday, March 1
Fine Arts Night - Tuesday, March 12 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. @Copopa and CMS
3rd/4th Grade Spelling Bee - Thursday, March 28 - 2:15 p.m. @Copopa Gym
Spring Break - April 29 - April 7 - No School
Eclipse Day - April 8 - No School
4th Grade Panoramic Picture - Friday, April 12 - during recess
Kindergarten Screening - Friday, May 10 - No School for Kindergarten Students
Kindergarten Screening - Friday, May 17 - No School for Kindergarten Students
Raider Games - Friday, May 24 - @Copopa and Columbia Park
Memorial Day - Monday, May 27 - No School
PTO 4th Grade Picnic - Tuesday, May 28th - Time TBD @Columbia Park
4th Grade Awards and Clap-Out - Wednesday, May 29 - 9:00 a.m. @Copopa Gym
Last Student Day - Wednesday, May 29
Safety Drills
Please be advised that we have to complete a lockdown drill and fire drill within the first 10 days of school.
All CLSD students will participate both a fire drill (AM) and lockdown safety drill (PM) on August 31.
MAP Testing
Tuesday, September 5
Students in grades 1-4 will complete NWEA Fall MAP math testing on:
Wednesday, September 6
Students in grades 3 - 4 will complete NWEA Fall MAP science testing on:
Thursday, September 7
Kindergarten students will complete NWEA Fall MAP math testing on:
Tuesday, September 12
Ohio State Testing Dates
Grade 3 - Reading Part 1: Wednesday, October 25
Grade 3 - Reading Part 2: Thursday, October 26
Grade 3 and 4 - Reading Part 1: Tuesday, April 16
Grade 3 and 4 - Reading Part 2: Thursday, April 18
Grade 3 and 4 - Math Part 1: Tuesday, April 30
Grade 3 and 4 - Math Part 2: Thursday, May 2
Students that are not in school on these days are required to complete make-up testing within the allowed time frame given by the state.
PTO Information
The first meeting of the school year will be held September 13th @6:30 p.m. in the Copopa library! Come join the PTO board to see what exciting things will be planned for this school year.
Be sure to follow the PTO on FB to stay aware of all new events and fun volunteer options.
https://www.facebook.com/PTOColumbia?mibextid=LQQJ4d
The current Board is in search of a new secretary for this year! Please contact the presidents with any questions or interests in this position or email the PTO at PTO.columbiaschools@gmail.com
Copopa on Social Media
X (formerly known as Twitter) @CopopaElem | School Website | CLSD AppColumbia Local School District Download in the app store |
District Contacts
Reporting Absences
Leaving your child's name, teacher, and reason for absence is greatly appreciated. If you contact the teacher directly about your child's attendance, we kindly ask that you still call our office.
The link below is a from the parent/student handbook and outlines attendance and tardy policies. If you have further questions, please contact our office.
Planned Absences
If so, make sure you fill out a planned absence form and return to school ASAP.
Specials Rotation Calendar

Special Area Classes Schedule

Lunch Information
Meal PricingBreakfast - $2.00 Lunch - $3.50 Milk Only - $0.55 Ice Cream Cup - $1.00 Ice Cream Bars - $1.25 | | Lunch TimesKindergarten - 11:05 - 11:35 1st Grade - 11:05 - 11:35 2nd Grade - 12:10 - 12:40 3rd Grade - 12:20 - 12:50 4th Grade - 12:45 - 1:15 |
Lunch Menu
Paying School Fees & Adding Lunch Money
***You will receive a parent letter with the fees for your child's grade level in mid/late September. You cannot pay any school fees yet because they are not listed on your child's account for the 2023-2024
Save this link for future use. Lunch and School Fees Payment
Free/Reduced Lunch Application
In order to be considered for a waiver of school fees, this form MUST be completed.
School Handbooks
Copopa Parent/Student Handbook
Please make sure you read through the handbook for important policies and procedures at Copopa Elementary School.
Champions After-School Care
Copopa Elementary School
Providing a quality education for students in grades Pre-K - 4
by "Achieving Excellence Together."
Carla Lasecki - Secretary
Carla Molnar - Principal
Susie Dunn - Counselor